Workshops for Educators - Technology in Education Experience the innovative technology in education found at the Google Teacher Academy. The CUE Google Workshop for Educators is now available to any educational institution. Incorporating web-based technology in education has never been easier. Now from only $120 per teacher per day* Brought to you by CUE, the producers of the Google Teacher Academy, the nationally acclaimed Google Workshop for Educators (GWE) introduces participants to innovative ways the Google Suite for Education can be leveraged in education. A full day (or more) of fast-paced presentations and hands-on activities includes experience with advanced search techniques, collaborative web-based applications, and inspirational instructional strategies. Full Screen Map A Google Workshop for Administrators is now available as well. CUE's Google Education Trainer Workshop is also now available. Testimonials This is the most valuable workshop I have attended in the last 5 years. This workshop was fabulous. Wow! Facilities
20 Can’t Miss Edu Conferences - Getting Smart by Greg Garner - blended learning, conferences, digital learning, Ed Conferences, education Read the updated 23 Can’t Miss Edu Conferences. Let’s start with the big 12 for digital learning: 1. iNACOL Nov 4-7, 2014; Palm Springs, CA. This is the leading edge of blended and online learning, drawing an international audience of educators, policymakers, innovators, and everyone in-between. Nov. 5, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Innovations in Blended Learning: Creating a Student-Centered Learning EnvironmentNov. 5, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Micro-Credentialing & Competency-Based Teacher Preparation & Professional Development; Karen Cator, Digital Promise, and othersNov. 5, 11:15am-12:15pm, Elevate and Empower: World Language Teachers as the Key Players in the Shift to Competency-Based Blended Learning; Carri Schneider, Nicole Wilson, Rosetta Stone, and othersNov. 5, 3:15pm – 4:15pm Smart Cities: Sparking an Urban Education RevolutionNov. 7, 10:00am – 11:00am, To Tweet or Not to Tweet…That is the Question 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Four big regional conferences include: 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Convention Workshops | 2017 CEC Convention & Expo Enhance your CEC 2017 professional development experience with a workshop focusing on important topics. Earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) too! CEC 2017 will offer both full-day workshops (9 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 PDHs) and half-day workshops (9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., 3 PDHs) on Wednesday, April 19 and Saturday, April 22. Convention workshops are special ticketed items and are not included as a part of a standard convention registration. Register now! Wednesday, April 19 – Full Day – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 – Half Day – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 – Half Day – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22 – Half Day – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 – Full day– 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshop 1 – Administrators: What You Need to Know About Special Education Wednesday, April 19, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Leaders: David Bateman, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa.; Jenifer Cline, Great Falls Public Schools, Mont. After completing this workshop, you will be able to:
26 Great Conferences for Teachers to Grow Professionally Attending conferences both virtually and physically is part and parcel of our professional growth plans. They are a great way for teachers to get to meet other educators and exchange their expertise and learn from each other. Personally speaking, each conference I attend I come out of it with a bunch of new ideas to try out or to investigate further. This is a non-comprehensive list that outlines some of the most popular conferences teachers, educators, librarians, and administrative folks need to know about. 1- ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show: ASCD boasts 140,000 members in 134 countries; the annual conference showcases ideas and best-practice strategies driving student achievement, with plenty of edtech opportunities. 2- ISTE Annual Conference and Expo: The world-class keynotes and fantastic networking opportunities of the ISTE attracts 18,000 attendees and industry representatives each year. 4- ASCD Conference on Educational Leadership: 5- ASCD Conference on Teaching Excellence:
Education Virtual Events and Conferences Worth Attending Future-Ready Schools: Leaders Preparing Students for Success This year for National Principals Month, learn about a a bold effort, coordinated by the Alliance for Excellent Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and organizations like NAESP and NASSP, to maximize digital learning opportunities and help school districts prepare students for success in college, a career, and citizenship. This informative webinar begins on October 20, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. Back to Top 8 Great Free Webinars to Catch This Month Upcoming Unconferences Participate in free, participant-driven professional development for educators by attending an edcamp in your local area. 2016 and 2017 Conferences 2016 Schools of the Future Conference October 20 to October 21, 2016 | Honolulu, Hawaii Summer Changes Everything: National Conference on Summer Learning October 24 to October 26, 2016 | Seattle, Washington iNACOL: Blended and Online Learning Symposium October 25 to October 28, 2016 | San Antonio, Texas
CT Summer Education Technology Conference -- Campus Technology Higher-Education Technology Conferences/Events Innovative, Hands-On Solutions for Your Higher Education Technology Challenges Year after year, Campus Technology is the leading source for industry knowledge and professional development. At this year's conference, you'll discover a diverse and relevant offering of courses that you won't find anywhere else. Learn from the pros in targeted sessions and workshops—all focused on your most pressing campus-wide IT challenges, needs and goals. Join us for Campus Technology 2015 and discover new ideas and tech at your fingertips! Access to innovative and influential education technology leaders discussing the latest wave of technologies that are transforming higher education New tools to tackle your most pressing academic and business management challenges and needs
Building Students' Cognitive Flexibility In today's world, the skillsets of cognitive flexibility are more critical and valuable than ever before. These skillsets include: Open-minded evaluation of different opinions, perspectives, and points of viewWillingness to risk mistakesConsideration of multiple ways to solve problemsEngagement in learning, discovery, and problem solving with innovative creativity My previous posts in this series described strategies to build students' executive functions of organization, prioritizing, judgment, and critical analysis. In this post, I’ll suggest ways to activate your students' developing neural networks of skillsets for cognitive flexibility. Students with these skillsets will be prepared to achieve their highest potentials for cognitive flexibility and the creative cognition to embrace the as-yet-unknown opportunities awaiting them in the 21st century. Building the Skillsets for Cognitive Flexibility 1. How many times does the letter "o" appear in the following sentence? 2. 3. H.G.